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Access for All: Wheelchair Accessibility at Beach, Parks, and Attractions in Sarasota County

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Sarasota County is an accessible vacation destination for all. Learn about the different parks, beaches and attractions that are fully wheelchair accessible. There’s so much to see and do in Sarasota County. And for travelers in wheelchairs, there are lots of ways to enjoy all that the area has to...

Surprising Shopping: Great finds at your favorite attractions, hotels and restaurants

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When you’re on vacation, you don’t have to carve out time to devote to a shopping spree. From a restaurant to botanical gardens, gift stores are filled with special items and souvenirs you can take home for yourself or a loved one. Some of Sarasota’s best shopping opportunities may be...

Explore Charming Englewood for Superb Eats, Entertainment, and Hospitality

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Get away from busy cities, congested traffic and head to a small charming village in Sarasota County. The southernmost reach of Sarasota County is home to one of Florida's finest hidden treasures: the quaint, friendly, and historically charming village of Englewood, nestled alongside the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at Manasota Key...

Sarasota Sport Trifecta: Golf, Tennis, and Biking

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You missed the British Open, Wimbledon, and the Tour de France by just a hair ... or maybe a mile. But you can still enjoy your favorite active sports while on vacation in Sarasota County! Sarasota features myriad options for golf, tennis, and biking. So, grab your gear and let’s...

Drink From Sarasota's Ever-Changing Skyline & Rooftop Bars

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Spectacular views can be found up high on Sarasota’s growing rooftop scene. Looking for spectacular views, Gulf breezes, and crafted drinks and eats? Then come on down—or should we say, up—to Sarasota’s rooftop bars. The Sarasota area has welcomed a growing number of rooftop venues. Visitors are attracted to the...

Sarasota's Connection to a Much-Loved Chocolate Treat

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Bertha Honore Palmer is credited for having inspired the world’s first brownie. Bertha Honore Palmer was a force to be reckoned with in both Chicago and Sarasota. Her life in Chicago during the Gilded Age was that of privilege. She and her husband Potter lived a high society lifestyle, one...

National Ice Cream Month: Scope Out Your Favorite Scoop

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! As if there was ever a need to justify grabbing a cone, July is National Ice Cream Month, the perfect excuse to scope out your favorite scoop. One of the many great joys of summertime is indulging at the ice...

Music, Nightlife & More: What to do after dinner is over in Sarasota

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Sarasota County has fine dining and amazing restaurants in bulk. But it’s not just great food that draws in crowds — enjoy unique nightlife and music experiences at local bars and restaurants. Dinner might be over, but does that mean the night is? In Sarasota County, it certainly doesn’t have...

How to Dress for Summer in Sarasota

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You’ve booked your flights and lined up a place to stay during your Sarasota summer vacation. But what should you pack to wear? Unless you’re planning to spend every moment in a swimsuit, read these expert tips on how to dress like a Floridian If you’ve scheduled a summer visit...